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     Thomas Rolland Thomas is the son of Alfred Ross Thomas and Lydia Pearl Williamson.

     Phillipa Williamson was born on 26 July 1876. She died after 26 July 1876 at infancy. She was the daughter of Richard Samuel Wesley Williamson and Nancy Blaisdell Graves.

     Eunice Williamson was born on 14 December 1878. She died after 14 December 1878 at infancy. She was the daughter of Richard Samuel Wesley Williamson and Nancy Blaisdell Graves.

     "J. Frank Gibson settled in Tulare, Cal., but later removed to Visalia, the county seat, where he has large financial interests and is prominent in the business affairs of the city. He is one of the principal leaders of his party in his section of the state and was a delegate from Cal. to the republican national convention at Chicago in 1916. He is one of the most successful businessmen who ever went away from Norway." Left Maine in 1876 for the West. Returned to Maine in 1883 and married Charlotte Hobbs, a former schoolmate and then returned to California. Upon first coming to California. they settled in Gilroy, later in Hollister, and then in Modesto, dairying and fruit growing. Moving to Tulare in 1884, elected to 2 term as County Assesor, moving to Visalia during this time, where he stayed until death. Served some years on the City Council. John Frank Gibson was born on 28 February 1858 at Norway, Oxford Co., Maine. He was the son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. John Frank Gibson married Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs, daughter of Henry Hill Hobbs and Sarah P. Moulton, on 15 January 1883 at Maine. John Frank Gibson married Margaret Elizabeth George on 15 January 1898. John Frank Gibson was County Assessor for Tulare County circa 1900. He was V.P. of National Bank of Visalia circa 1910. He died in November 1925 at age 67.

     Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs was born on 20 January 1859 at Norway, Oxford Co., Maine. She was the daughter of Henry Hill Hobbs and Sarah P. Moulton. As of 15 January 1883,her married name was Gibson. Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs married John Frank Gibson, son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall, on 15 January 1883 at Maine. Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs died on 8 July 1893 at Visalia, Tulare Co., CA, at age 34.

      Ora Gibson also went by the name of Aunt Mike. She was born on 6 September 1885 at Modesto, CA. She was the daughter of John Frank Gibson and Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs. As of 20 March 1906,her married name was Lipscomb. Ora Gibson married Earl J. Lipscomb on 20 March 1906. Ora Gibson was buried on 12 January 1969 at Visalia Cemetery, Visalia, CA; Garden DD, Lot 18, Space 5. She died on 12 January 1969 at Tulare Co., CA, at age 83.

     George Edwin Gibson Jr. married Cora Marguerite Miller. George Edwin Gibson Jr. was born on 31 October 1886 at Modesto, CA. He was the son of John Frank Gibson and Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs. George Edwin Gibson Jr. died in 1939 at Visalia, CA. He was buried on 9 January 1939 at Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, CA.

      John Frank Gibson II also went by the name of Jack. He married Jean Chamberlain Stennett. John Frank Gibson II was born on 10 October 1891 at Tulare, CA. He was the son of John Frank Gibson and Charlotte Sophronia Hobbs. John Frank Gibson II died on 4 October 1980 at Tulare, CA, at age 88.

     George Edwin Gibson was born on 28 July 1828 at Denmark, Maine. He was the son of Samuel Gibson and Rebecca Howard. He was in trade for several years with his father at Bryant Pond. While there he became acquainted with Mary E. Randall, a school teacher, and married her. She was b. in Freeport. Mr. Gibson soon after his marriage moved to Norway where he lived for many years on the David Noyes farm, near Norway Center, which he purchased. He was one of the leading men of the town, when the writer first became acquainted with its citizens. He is remembered as a moderator at the town meetings and no one ever presided better or more fairly and efficiently. George Edwin Gibson married Mary Eliza Randall on 13 October 1853 at Bryant Pond, Maine. "[About 1866] David Noyes, having purchased the lot now the Alvin Brown farm, cleared the land and built a commodious house and set of buildings which he fitted up for the accomodation of travelers. ... "
"Over this new route into regions farther north for some twenty-five years until the building of the Atlantic-St. Lawrence railroad from Portland through the county, turned the line of travel into another channel -- was a great thoroughfare for trade and travel, and Mr. Noyes reaped a rich harvest. When the railroad opened a new trade route and destroyed his business, Mr. Noyes had accumulated a property large enough to live on for the remainder of his days. He sold his farm about 1866 to Mr. George E. Gibson and went to live with one of his children in Massachusetts where he died about 1870, and his remains were buried in Norway Center cemetery. His name is perpetuated in the "Noyes Brook," the outlet of the Hobbs pond -- which flowed through his farm. Mr. Gibson's name is preserved in "Gibson's Grove" on the westerly shore of the lake." George Edwin Gibson died on 18 March 1901 at California at age 72.

     Mary Eliza Randall was born on 2 April 1835 at Freeport, Maine. As of 13 October 1853,her married name was Gibson. She married George Edwin Gibson, son of Samuel Gibson and Rebecca Howard, on 13 October 1853 at Bryant Pond, Maine. Mary Eliza Randall died on 3 November 1900 at California at age 65.

      Margaret Elizabeth George also went by the name of Aunt Bessie. Margaret Elizabeth George also went by the name of Mimm. Margaret Elizabeth George was also known as Margaret Effie George. She was born on 6 January 1863 at Illinois. As of 15 January 1898,her married name was Gibson. She married John Frank Gibson, son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall, on 15 January 1898. Margaret Elizabeth George died on 25 September 1944 at Tulare Co., CA, at age 81.

     "...residence Cloverdale, Cal., teacher and School Supt. in Norway, and is now Judge of the Cloverdale Mun Court. At one time he had financial interests in the Philippine Islands. He has been around the world. Lived in San Francisco at the time of the great earthquake and fire there in 1906." Fred Herbert Gibson was born on 4 June 1855 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. Fred Herbert Gibson married Molly Christensen on 31 October 1883. Fred Herbert Gibson died on 28 May 1933 at San Francisco, CA, at age 77.

     Molly Christensen was born at Denmark, Maine. As of 31 October 1883,her married name was Gibson. She married Fred Herbert Gibson, son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall, on 31 October 1883.

     Mary Christine Gibson was born on 24 March 1885 at Eureka, CA. She was the daughter of Fred Herbert Gibson and Molly Christensen.

     Fred Harold Gibson was born on 2 July 1888 at Eureka, CA. He was the son of Fred Herbert Gibson and Molly Christensen.

     George Robert Gibson was born on 11 February 1859 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. George Robert Gibson married Maramne Bounard on 9 December 1890. George Robert Gibson died on 21 January 1942 at San Francisco Co., CA, at age 82.

     Maramne Bounard married George Robert Gibson, son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall, on 9 December 1890.

     Dorothy Gibson is the daughter of George Robert Gibson and Maramne Bounard.

     Helen Randall Gibson is the daughter of George Robert Gibson and Maramne Bounard.

     Her married name was Mitchell. "She was Post-mistress in Norway for several years before going West, and was popular with all classes." Abb Eliza Gibson married M. Mitchell. Abb Eliza Gibson was born on 2 January 1861 at Norway, Maine. She was the daughter of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. Abb Eliza Gibson died on 4 March 1946 at Placer County, CA, at age 85.

     "He was in business in Norway for many years. Removed to to Visalia, Cal. in 1922..." Harry Elmer Gibson was born on 5 May 1863 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. Harry Elmer Gibson married Emma Leona Frost, daughter of N. Bradley Frost, on 24 November 1886. Harry Elmer Gibson died on 24 June 1943 at Visalia, CA, at age 80.

     Emma Leona Frost was born on 10 December 1864 at Norway, Maine. She was the daughter of N. Bradley Frost. As of 24 November 1886,her married name was Gibson. Emma Leona Frost married Harry Elmer Gibson, son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall, on 24 November 1886. Emma Leona Frost died on 31 May 1960 at Visalia, CA, at age 95.

     Her married name was Cowie. Her married name was Harriman. Anne Eliza Gibson was buried at Visalia Cemetery, Garden A, Section 89, Grave 4, Visalia, CA. She and Guy Ralph Harriman were divorced. Anne Eliza Gibson married Guy Ralph Harriman. Anne Eliza Gibson married Harry E. Cowie. Anne Eliza Gibson was born on 27 August 1888 at Norway, Maine. She was the daughter of Harry Elmer Gibson and Emma Leona Frost.

     Elmer Bradley Gibson was born on 2 December 1892 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of Harry Elmer Gibson and Emma Leona Frost. Elmer Bradley Gibson died on 9 May 1893.

     Her married name was George. Marian Emma Gibson married Faber Harris George. Marian Emma Gibson was born on 8 November 1894 at Norway, Maine. She was the daughter of Harry Elmer Gibson and Emma Leona Frost. Marian Emma Gibson died circa 27 July 1974. She was buried on 28 July 1974 at Visalia Cemetery, Visalia, CA; Grdn E Sec 13 Gr. 68.

     Leslie Edwin Gibson was buried at West Paris, Maine. He was born on 7 September 1899 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of Harry Elmer Gibson and Emma Leona Frost. Leslie Edwin Gibson was educated circa 1921 at at Bowdoin College. He lived circa 1922 at Visalia, CA. He married Annette Isabel Stearns, daughter of William Child Stearns and Jenny Blanche Chase, in October 1922 at Visalia, CA. Leslie Edwin Gibson lived in 1926 at Roseville, CA. He was employed as Office Manager for Maine Employment Security Commission until retirement in 1965. Town Cleark and Tax Collector, Paris, Maine until his death. Annette operted a small dairy operation beginning in 1945. circa 1932 at Paris, Maine. He lived in 1932 at West Paris, Maine. He died on 18 September 1968 at West Paris, Maine, at age 69.

     Her married name was Hansen. Mary Ellen Gibson married William Caldwell Hansen. Mary Ellen Gibson was born on 24 November 1907 at Norway, Maine. She was the daughter of Harry Elmer Gibson and Emma Leona Frost.

     Mary Lena Gibson was born on 16 April 1866 at Norway, Maine. She was the daughter of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. "...lives at Visalia, unmarried." Mary Lena Gibson died on 26 October 1945 at age 79.

     " res. Newman, Cal. He is an inn-keeper." William Howard Gibson was born on 22 May 1868 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall.

     "He is a Supt at Roseville near Sacramento, Cal. on Southern Pacific R. R." Guy Randall Gibson married Alice Anderson. Guy Randall Gibson was born on 22 November 1877 at Norway, Maine. He was the son of George Edwin Gibson and Mary Eliza Randall. Guy Randall Gibson died on 5 June 1950 at age 72.